"Marry you?" Asami asked with a stunned expression.
Korra nodded and brought Asami's fingers to her lips. She kissed them tenderly before looking up at her.
"Please, I know this isn't how either of us wanted a proposal, but I need you," Korra said. "Shila needs you."
"Korra, I love you," Asami said steadily. "I love you more than life itself, but I need to think about this."
"But…" The detective sighed and her shoulders slumped. "I understand."
"I'm not saying no, Korra," Asami said quietly. "I just need some time to think."
"You're not saying no?" Korra asked hopefully.
Asami smiled and leaned in for a kiss. "Oh, you're stuck with me. I just don't know if now is really the right time. Let me think, ok?"
"Ok. I love you," Korra said softly.
Asami grinned. "I love you, too. Now, you need to get some rest and I need to take a sleepy five-year-old home."
Korra chuckled. "Please do. I'm so lucky to have you."
"Yeah, you are," Asami said with a grin as she scooped Shila up into her arms. "Get some rest and we'll be back tomorrow. I love you."
"I love you, too."
"Are you and Mommy going to get married?" Shila asked sleepily as Asami carried her to bed.
"Not just yet, sweetie," Asami said gently. "I just need to think about some things."
She set Shila down on the bed and the little girl rubbed her eyes.
"Why?"
Asami sighed as she gathered Shila's pajamas. "Well, Mommy and I haven't been together very long."
"But, don't we make you happy?" Shila asked.
Asami turned to her quickly. "Of course you do! I love you both so much. I want to stay and be your family, but," Asami sighed and sat next to Shila on the bed. "I'm just worried that I won't make you and Mommy happy. You and Mommy need so much and I don't think I could live up to it."
"That's not funny, Mama. We love you so much," Shila furrowed her eyebrows. "Mommy keeps telling me how happy we're all going to be when she gives you the necklace she made."
"She made me a necklace?" Asami asked curiously.
Shila nodded. "Mommy is from the Southern Water Tribe and Water Tribe people like us make necklaces for people they want to marry. Mommy has spent weeks making you one."
"What?"
"Mommy keeps saying we're going to be so happy together," Shila said nestling against Asami. "She said we're not going to be so lonely anymore. Mommy and I love each other so much, but we both need you to be happy. Mommy says you keep us together."
Asami wrapped her arms around Shila. "I love you so much, sweetie. Now, get some rest, we'll go see Mommy in the morning."
"Hey, you!" Korra said sitting up in bed. "How is my little girl?"
Shila ran in with a smile and climbed up on the bed. "Good! I made this for you in school today!"
She took a picture from her backpack proudly handed it to Korra.
Korra grinned brightly. "Would you look at that? It's the best picture ever!" She took Shila in her arms. "I have the smartest and most talented child in the whole world!"
"And I have the best and most talented Mommy in the whole world!" Shila said as she nestled against Korra.
Asami chuckled as she set her bag down in a chair. "You two are so adorable."
"I also have the best and smartest and nicest and sweetest Mama in the whole universe!" Shila said as she reached out for Asami.
The teacher chuckled and hugged Shila tightly. Korra grinned and leaned in for a kiss. Asami smiled and kissed Korra tenderly.
"I have the most amazing woman who loves me in the whole universe," Korra said with a soft smile.
"So do I," Asami said with a large grin.
"Mama, can I have a few yuans for the vending machine? I'm thirsty," Shila asked.
Asami nodded and grabbed her purse. "Do you want a snack, too?"
"Please?"
"Alright, let's go," Asami said. "I wish you would have said something when we passed them."
Shila shook her head. "I can do it!"
"Sweetie, I'm not sending you alone," Asami scolded.
Korra waved her hand. "Shila, listen to Mama. She'll take you."
"Excuse me," The nurse said as she walked into the room. "Korra, I need to check your vitals. Oh, were you needing to speak with your wife?"
Korra glanced over at Asami. "Actually, yes, do you think you could run our daughter to the vending machines while my wife and I have a talk?"
"Not a problem," The nurse said with a smile. "Come on, sweetie, do you want to go get a snack?"
"Yeah!" Shila said as Asami handed her five yuans.
The nurse took Shila's hand and they exited the room.
"What's on your mind?" Asami asked as she sat down.
Korra sighed. "I just wanted to apologize for my outburst yesterday. It was uncalled for."
Asami shook her head. "Shila told me about the engagement necklace."
The detective groaned and let her head fall back on the pillow. "I'm sorry," Korra said. "I just got so caught up."
"What do you mean?"
"We've been playing this game for months and I got caught up. You just make us so happy and I didn't want our family to be a passing thing," Korra said quietly. "Shila and I have just been so much better off with you around."
Asami smiled softly as she brushed some of Korra's hair from her face. Korra raised an eyebrow as Asami leaned close and kissed her tenderly.
The teacher pulled away just enough to look Korra in the eyes.
"Asami? What is this?"
"Korra," She said with a heartfelt smile. "Yes."
"What?"
Asami chuckled. "I'm saying yes. I'll marry you."
Korra sat up and her eyes widened. "You'll marry me?"
"That's what I said. I love you and our family needs to be together," Asami whispered. "We need to raise our little girl."
Korra cupped Asami's face as the tears fell and pulled her into a passionate kiss. Asami smiled into the kiss as her own tears fell.
"Mommy? Mama?" Shila asked as the nurse brought her back in. "Why are you both crying?"
The women broke apart and wiped their tears. They chuckled at each other before turning to their daughter. The nurse nodded politely and slipped out of the room, closing the door behind her.
"She said yes, Shila," Korra said tearfully. "She's going to marry me, she's going to be your real Mama."
Shila's eyes widened. "Really?"
Asami nodded and wiped her eyes. Shila ran to her and hugged her tightly. The teacher scooped her up and held her close. Her heart clutched when Shila broke down and started crying.
"Baby, are you ok?" Korra asked.
"I'm just happy," Shila choked out. "We're gonna be happy forever."
Korra rubbed Shila's back and smiled.
"Yeah, we are."
"Shila, can you help me set the table?" Asami asked as she removed her apron.
The child hopped down off of her chair and moved to the silverware drawer.
"Are we telling everyone today?"
Asami grinned and her fingers traveled to her engagement necklace. "Yes, we are. That's why we're having a nice dinner tonight."
It had been two weeks since she had accepted Korra's proposal. She had spent the past two weeks moving out of her flat and into Korra's apartment. When Korra was released from the hospital, she had presented Asami with the engagement necklace. They had contacted Korra's parents and asked them to come up for a surprise.
Asami had even convinced Hiroshi to cancel his business plans so he and Wei could come as well. Asami was certain that her mother knew something was up, but she had kept any suspicions to herself.
"'Sami, do you have the corkscrew?" Korra asked as she pawed through drawers frantically.
Asami sniggered and pointed to the corkscrew on the counter in front of her. Korra sighed and ran a hand through her hair.
"I'm sorry," Korra said softly. "I'm just nervous."
"Korra, sweetie, we're fine," She said taking the detective in her arms. "Our parents get along really well. We're just bringing the families together."
Korra nodded. "Yeah, you're right."
Asami leaned in and kissed Korra quickly. "Have you fed Naga?"
"Not yet," Korra said. She whistled and Naga came bounding into the kitchen. "Come on, girl. Let's get you some dinner."
Naga barked excitedly and jumped around Korra's feet. Asami chuckled and turned to Shila.
"Did you get the table all set?"
"Yes, Mama," Shila said.
Asami ruffled Shila's hair lovingly. Shila giggled and moved from Asami's grasp. Korra grinned brightly and she poured Naga's food.
"Don't you love our family, girl?" She asked Naga tenderly.
Naga barked excitedly and proceeded to eat. Korra smiled and straightened up. She grinned when the doorbell rang.
Asami sighed nervously and smoothed her skirt over her thighs. "Well, someone is here."
"I'll get it!" Shila said as she ran to the door.
Korra slid her arms around Asami's hips. "Are you ready?"
"To start my new life with an amazing wife and daughter?" Asami asked with a grin. "You better fucking believe it."